Surrendering is one of the simplest mechanics in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, and also one of the most heavily debated. Players have discussed whether or not it's worth surrendering a match, especially in Master Duel with its duel rewards. In a game with such a wide playerbase, it is a topic that should be addressed logically.
InYu-Gi-Oh!, surrendering a duel is the act of instantly accepting a game loss and ending the duel immediately. It usually occurs when the person surrendering feels they have no chance to win and is regularly seen in tournaments as an attempt to save time in a round. However, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has no tournaments, so reasons for surrender would be quite different. With Master Duel becoming a top game on Steam, there are going to be many players of many different skill levels, and it's not unlikely that some will at some point feel overwhelmed in a duel.
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The advantages of surrendering in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel are largely the same as what has already been stated. It lets a player leave a duel where they feel that they have no chance to succeed. While it is always good to try one's hardest to win, sometimes it feels like a pointless struggle. Considering the frequent power discrepancies between decks, and how easily and heavily a duel can turn in one player's side, it's easy to see how one could want to just end a duel. Master Duel can be hard on beginners, and frustration and discouragement are the two biggest reasons for wanting to surrender. Both are understandable, especially for players who are just starting out with the game.
However, surrendering in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel also has its downsides. A surrendered duel will offer no end-of-duel
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